Konstandina Dounis
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Dancing to the rhythm of her words –my memories of Antigone Kefala
In the early hours of last Sunday morning, I read the email letting me know that Antigone Kefala had died. I happened to be up as I often like working …
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Children’s book launch an inspiration for community cultural activity across generations
On a recent Sunday afternoon, I made my way to the launch of the illustrated children’s book, Soumela and the Magic Kemenche by Dean Kalimniou. It was a cold day, …
Precious memories of my friendship with the late writer, Ekaterini Mpaloukas
I feel as though I had known Ekaterini Mpaloukas forever. I recall, as in a dream, this lovely lady’s poem forming the lyrics of one of the award-winning entries in …
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Opinion: A parallel universe – Growing up Greek in the 50s and 60s
The offspring of the post-war, mass-migratory wave of the 1950s and 60s grew up in the parallel diasporic space of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne. It was a distinct …
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Chronicling the diaspora’s stories: a tribute to Helen Nickas and Owl Publishing
A few months ago, my dear friend and colleague Helen Nickas quietly informed me that she was officially wrapping up her publishing house, Owl Publishing. Although I knew that she …